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bobby
What does bobby mean?
A UK police officer, named after Sir Robert Peel, who founded the Metropolitan Police in 1829. Bobby = Bob = Robert. Now mostly nostalgic — think tall helmet, beat copper, 'evening all.'
"Ask that bobby on the corner for directions."
Origin
Nickname from Sir Robert (Bobby) Peel, founder of the Metropolitan Police in 1829.
Frequently asked questions
What does bobby mean?
A bobby is a British police officer.
How do you use bobby in a sentence?
"A bobby on the beat stopped to give us directions."
Where does the word bobby come from?
It comes from Sir Robert Peel, who founded London's Metropolitan Police in 1829 — "Bobby" being a nickname for Robert.
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